Caring For And Maintaining Your Charger And Charging Apparel - Abbott Eterna 16000 User Manual

4. 4. To confirm charging is occurring, note the following. If you do not note any of the
indicators listed below, charging is not occurring.
– If the charger sound is enabled in the charger settings on the patient controller, – –
the charger beeps when charging begins. When charging is in progress, the
charger will not beep.
– – – The charger power icon begins blinking slowly.
– The patient controller displays the charging status and the generator battery level. – –
NOTE: If the charger loses alignment with the generator for 10 seconds, the
charger will beep until alignment with the generator is restored or the charger is
turned off. Try repositioning the charger so it is positioned over the generator.
5. Verify that charging is complete. When the generator is fully charged, the charger 5.
beeps 3 times every 10 seconds if the sound is enabled. You can also view charging
status on the patient controller.
NOTE:
▪ ▪ The charger automatically turns off after 90 seconds once charging is complete.
▪ ▪ While the charger is charging the generator, the charger cannot be turned off. If
you need to turn off the charger while it is charging the generator, move it away
from the generator site.
6. Turn off the charger and remove the charging apparel. 6.
Caring for and Maintaining Your Charger and Charging
Apparel
To keep your charger running its best, follow these guidelines:
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Keep the charger dry. Do not use the charger in or around water.
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Clean the charger as needed. You can use a dry cloth or a cloth slightly dampened
with water or isopropyl alcohol. Ensure the charger is completely dry before use.
NOTE: To avoid damaging the charger, do not insert anything in the speaker holes.
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Clean the charging apparel as needed.
– – – Hand wash in cold water.
– – – Use mild soap.
– – Lay flat to dry. –
NOTE: Do not machine wash or machine dry.
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Charge your charger and store your charging system in the travel case after each use.
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Store and use your charging system within the range of conditions as shown in the
following table.
Table 2. Storage, transportation, and operating conditions
Storage and transportation conditions
Long term storage
temperature
23°C (73°F)
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